International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Corona-related lockdowns and shutdowns worldwide have had a major impact on consumer behaviour – especially in the beauty sector. With a new platform, Dow wants to offer the opportunity to quickly identify and react to current trends. Fabienne Bizeray talks about the backgrounds and how the project works.
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Zemea® propanediol helps cosmetic formulators fulfill their sustainability goals without compromising performance or quality. This 100% plant-based ingredient is used in a variety of cosmetic applications as a carrier, humectant, solvent and emollient. Zemea® propanediol promotes solubility and reduces skin irritation. A cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment based on ISO 14040 guidelines was completed at the … Read more
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Univar Solutions newest formulation concept, Revival is not to be missed! If you haven’t seen our presentation of Revival, the Power of Bold let us know and we get you a kit so that you can try our 8 phenomenal formats with outstanding textures. Post pandemic, we need some positive vibes and these formulas bring … Read more
The year 2020 will probably be the year with the most unforeseen cuts in the past decades for all business areas. Andrew McDougall gives an overview of how the beauty industry changed.
Hamburg (Germany), December 17, 2020 – KRÜSS completely renewed the company’s website in a relaunch. Fresh content is now even more accessible whether at the office or mobile. Moreover, the focus is on a solution-oriented approach that makes navigation easier, especially for non-expert visitors. Users are sometimes initially unaware that a certain behavior of their … Read more
Started long ago, the digital change is currently picking up speed in the cosmetics industry. A new digital platform aims to offer networking opportunities for everyone involved in the development and manufacturing of cosmetic products and thus optimise and accelerate processes.
Tradeshow organisers are perceiving all the changes impacting the industry during the pandemic. With digital events they contacted suppliers from all over the world. Antonia Benvegnù discusses how companies had to adapt themselves and their processes.
As a result of the Coronavirus-pandemic, many industries were suddenly faced with a situation that had never existed before. Trade fair organisers are a part of those who were particularly affected and still are today.
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When consumers are more than ever looking for healthy skin, skincare products and super ingredients are on the rise. Among them, hemp, cannabidiol and vitamin C are doing well thanks to their amazing properties.
The year 2020 will be remembered as theyear in which public life stood still from one day to the next due to the corona pandemic. Trade fair organizers were particularly affected and still are today. Enrico Zannini gives insights in the changes and consequences for COSMOPROF.
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Austrian based PREMIUM ORGANIC launches with ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT™ (AHE) – a patented bioactive ingredient. AHE is a 100% natural extract from Heilmoor (therapeutic mud) and transforms this raw material into a dark micronized powder. For centuries, Heilmoor has been known mainly for its thermophysical properties and used as a therapeutic bath or pack (for … Read more
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Premium, sustainable, convenient. Would your customers appreciate all three? Is that part of your brand story? Is it even possible to combine them? Years ago, manufacturer Patrick Pan was frustrated by this very problem. A Worldwide Recyclable Material That’s Also Beautiful Pan was a successful producer of acrylic bottles. In order to understand the … Read more
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A picture is worth a thousand words – if the representation is right. So in its Artis demo brochure, Metsä Board shows how folding boxboards can be turned into works of art and creative packaging solutions – and at the same time wants to support professionals in their search for inspiring special effects. "In order to … Read more
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The latest clean beauty trend has boosted the demand for makeup ingredients that are safe, naturally-sourced, non-persistent – and effective. Formulations should be as simple and as green as possible, while still providing the required long-lasting properties. But how do you formulate more natural makeup with higher performance? Recently, improvements have been made, but challenges … Read more
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ozmi™, the world’s first one-stop digital platform for cosmetics creation, has now gone live. Following a long beta-testing period, ozmi is now available for beauty and personal care companies to use. With a collaborative, data-driven approach and user-friendly interface, this brand new digital ecosystem makes cosmetics brands’ creation process simpler, faster and more delightful, and … Read more
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Croda’s non-ionic water-in-oil emulsifier, CithrolTM PGTL is now NaTrue approved. This 100% bio-based emulsifier is not only known for its high-performance but also for being a great alternative to traditional PEG based systems. Recognising the desire of our consumers for formulations with pleasant textures and sensories, CithrolTM PGTL allows for the creation of a variety … Read more
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Nowadays, preservatives in cosmetics are replaceable. The combination of high-end technologies in dosage systems and innovative manufacturing conditions are the gold standard for preservative-free products in the pharmaceutical industry. URSATEC has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing preservative-free formulations and stands for sophisticated cosmetical products that completely lack preserving ingredients. Actually, all ingredients … Read more
The year 2020 will be remembered as the year in which public life stood still from one day to the next due to the corona pandemic. Trade fair organizers were particularly affected and still are today.
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EPOPACK, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of storytelling packaging for beauty products, is specialized in PET and 100% PCR PET heavy wall style bottles and jars. EPOPACK is driven by its ‘Simple and Sustainable’ philosophy and providing a stylish PET heavy wall collection includes bottles and jars that is sustainable, luxurious, and are highly … Read more
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Good packaging treats nature with respect. Tackling climate change, ensuring consumer safety and conserving natural resources are global challenges. That is why sustainable packaging is so important. To accelerate packaging innovations and facilitate global exchange and cooperation between different disciplines, Metsä Board has opened a new Excellence Centre in Äänekoski, Finland. Its design allows considering … Read more